Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Pssst. There's a ...

... hamster up there.

HellOOOOOOOOO! I said there's a hamster up there!So many dogs, so little hamster.Mr. Woo got a crappy seat for hamster viewing.But you know what they say.

doG helps those who help themselves.Mr. Woo is not ashamed of his love for MC Hamster. He just looks that way.hamster:ZOMG!*brain explodes*Hamster TV was the best and worst thing I have ever done. Hammy keeps the dogs busy for long stretches ... however, they stand on my end table to get a better look at him. And the constant low *keening* noise that eminates from Wootie makes watching movies difficult.

What's funniest about the Hammy addition is that Piper thinks about him all. day. long. I know this because the very first thing she does when we come home from work, or the park, or wherever, is sprint into the living room and check on the cage. Hammy? Check! Phew.

*sings* Oh my Hammy! Why don't you fall for me?Right into my open mouth, not the mouth to the left of meeeeee!*bows*-----------------------

So do you want to know what makes you guys FANTASTIC?

$725.00

That's how much money you all have raised for Finn's trip to Nicaragua! You generous folks have not only covered her travel costs, but you have made a nice little contribution to the Casa Lupita "we need all kinds of shit real bad" fund.

Finn has a big smoocherooni for you all. It might have been a little something like when Woo makes out with my coworker, Mr. Pickles:

But it turned out to be more of a written thing.

Hey Everyone,

When I first decided I would seek sponsorship for this trip I wrote this big cheesebag letter, sent it to Sheena and asked her to look it over for me. Sheena took one look at it, declared it crap without actually broaching the subject and said she had amazing blog people and could do better.

I’ve known this woman for years. She’s always been right. She was again.

I’m used to being a smart ass, to naming dogs who have had one eye gouged out “One Eye” or “Ticky”. Tactlessness is sort of my stock in trade. And for the first time in forever I am completely out of smart-assiness and devoid of cynicism. To quote my original email to Sheena after she put the blog up “Holy. F*ckballs. These people are amazing”.

And you are. I don’t even know how to say thank you to everyone. Thank you. All. So very, very, very, very much. You rule.

Thank you for caring about these Portia, Raul, The Potato, Freda, Sherman, Lobo, et al. Thank you for your faith in me. I will work my ass off, blog me little fingers to the bone, take a million pictures, will not puke in the garbage can under the surgery table, will try to pawn dogs off on tourists and probably fall on my face a million times. I take all y’all - and your enormous generosity - with me. And I’ll do you proud. Or die trying.

The extra money will go to Casa Lupita to care for the clinic dogs and to help prevent further generations from being born on the street. God knows they need it, god knows it will be put to good use.

This is probably the most earnest thing I’ve ever put on a blog but that’s how dumbstruck I am. Thank you.

With enormous amounts of gratitude and respect and a lot less swearing than I usually use,

Finn

PS - Even before I leave, I am resurrecting the Sarna Dog Chronicles. I owe everyone a eulogy for The Potato, an update on some of our alumni, introductions to the new sarna monsters, and the usual Finnegan-Dowling-is-an-idiot non animal daily life vignettes. And trust me, I only get more idiotic in my native country.

And she asks that if you still want to help, please send money directly to Casa Lupita. They can always use the money.

*sniffles*I love you guys!

And hey, if you are looking for and having trouble finding a good K9 photographer in your area (unless your area is my area, in which case you'll make me cry) you should definitely check out MACROMUTT.COM, a super cool new directory for dog photographers across North America.

Dogs and rodents...so funny. When we introduced a guinea pig to our household, my aussie was briefly intrigued with the idea of chase. Her interest in the piggy quickly waned, however. Now, she is only interested in stealing her food. I captured her in action the other night. :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCS5wW8CEYg

Your dogs are so much better than my girl is - she'd wait until my back was turned and then that cage would be on the ground and the hamster gone. Honestly, she may not even wait till my back was turned! LOL No respect...

I think Mrs. Pickles might have something not-so-nice to say about that! Plus, while we all like my coworker Mr. Pickles, cuz he's a nice guy, he is also far too young for the crochety old Food Lady.

As for the Wees - Miss Piper is 30 lbs on the nose as of yesterday, Mr. Woo is a little lighter (but should be lighter still) and Mr. Tweed is only 37lbs or so. He seems so much bigger than Piper, but Piper's massive ego weighs a whole lot :)

How do you do it? Photos incredible, comments hilarious.. just great entertainment! Thanks!

Very happy to hear that your plug for Finn worked so well. Her message in this post touched my admittedly soft, but with just a hint of jaded, old heart.

Off topic.. coming home by bus last night, I met the Critical Mass Ride at the corner of Granville and Broadway where I was transferring. One guy was so irate, he got out of his car and screamed, with blood-vessel bursting intensity and Finn-rivaling language, at the irritatingly (to the motorist) calm cyclist in front of him. I so wanted to take a photo, but knew better. One head injury is enough:) I looked for you. I can only imagine how funny your version of the story would have been.

More Photos of My Dogs

Because, well, really

What People Think of Three Woofs And A Woo

i don't want you to go back to work, either, because i imagine this means you won't be updating your blog quite as often! :(

waaaah! :*(

(i admit it, i am addicted to your blog - i always have it open on a tab in my Firefox window.)"

-MahnaMahna

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"you are obviously a very engaging writer, you take great pics, and your dogs... well words barely describe their wonder... have you ever thought about taking these antics and making them into childrens books. Something to the idea of 3 woofs and a woo: fifa goes missing. Or 3 woofs and a woo: look out hollywood. Just a thought."

- SweetCeana

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"RDM, you get some of the greatest photos EVER. Just love looking at your blog pics - my enjoyment is much enhanced by your commentary, naturally, but the pics would certainly be enough on their own!"

- AK Dog Doc----------------

"Finally, on your blog there is a spot to look at all the wonderful Woo shots. aaahhhh. beautiful."

-- Kat's Dogs

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"Just wanted to say hi! and confess that I have become addicted to Three Woofs and a Woo. It's true. I have begun recommending it to my fellow dog cult members at the dog park. I am working from home right now, transcribing research interviews, and I use 3W&W as my break time."

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